You Can't Hurry Love

Confession: I am a sucker for chick flicks! 

"Sleepless in Seattle," "The Notebook" and "P.S. I Love You" are just three of my favorites. These are great movies with beautiful love stories and grand romantic gestures. Girls can't help but want to cry and smile at the same time while watching.

I, like many girls, would love to know what it would be like to be the women in these stories. I wouldn't mind if Ryan Gosling  kissed me passionately in the rain, if I planned to meet Tom Hanks on the top of the Empire State Building on Valentines Day, or had that love-at-first-sight moment with Gerard Butler at a pub in Ireland (Guinness in hand, of course).

Well, my life is not a movie and I am realizing that it is better that way. 

I am going to be turning 24 next month. It is that time of my life when many of my friends are in serious relationships, moving in with a boyfriend or getting engaged. I am single and feel ready for that special someone, but I just haven't met him yet. 

THAT IS OK. 

I have decided not to listen to the negative voice that wants me to focus on what is "missing" and asking "When will it be your turn?"  Instead, I am full of joy for my friends who are in strong, faith-filled, trusting relationships. I am embracing new friendships, focusing on work and realizing that I HAVE MY OWN STORY. 

My story is not going to be like Rachael McAdam's, Meg Ryan's , Hillary Swank's, or even my best friends'.  I will meet someone when the time is right. He will be everything I need and more. He will be able to love me the way I need and I will learn how to best love him. I have to realize that I am not in control of when and where I meet this person. When I let go and let God put me in the positions to meet my someone, it will be so much better.

One of my friends helped me put this in perspective. He said, "Meg, you always say you wish your life was like a movie or a book but you keep wanting to jump to the end where the happily ever after part is and tend to forget that there is an adventure part of the story that will make the ending that much more joyful and unbelievable."

I have been reflecting about this during runs lately. I have found that I have to intentionally remind myself that my story is mine and cannot be compared to anyone else's story -- especially those of the movies! 

My friend was right. I can't hurry love. I need to embrace the adventure and take every opportunity to be awesome. I need to continue to bring sunshine and positivity to every situation and just be Megan.  One day, my someone is going to love every quirky aspect that makes me who I am and I will embrace him for all he is. It will be a love story that is made for movies. It will be my story.

pictures from:
http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/ps-i-love-you/images/3714584/title/ps-photo
http://www.seattlemag.com/mossback-monday-weather-wimps-and-sleepless-seattles-20th-anniversary
http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/06/06/the-notebook-all-time-movie-kiss/

Feel like a Rock Star

So a year ago I tried blogging.

It didn't stick (I published one post -  not good!). In my first blog, I wanted to blog for the sake of blogging. I did not have a purpose or a mission with that blog and it was obviously not successful. I deleted that one tonight and am coming to you today with more experience under my belt and a better understanding of what successful blogs can and should be. 

I am committing to you, here and now, to give you blog with a purpose. I am going to share my thoughts, feelings and experiences learned while running with an iPod.

Whether I am singing at the top of my lungs in the car or killing it on air guitar while running in my neighborhood, my iPod knows what to do.  You see, music has a way of explaining thoughts and feelings in ways I can't, picking me up after a bad day, or making me feel like a rock star.  Regardless of the situation, when struggling with something, celebrating something, or just relaxing with friends, there is a right song for everything!

I had this epiphany on a long run recently. I realized that if my iPod were ever picked up by a perfect stranger, they would be confused if they were to give it a listen. They wouldn't know if it belonged to a 12 year old or 40 something. I have a healthy mix of One Direction, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Queen, James Taylor and Kenny Chesney.  Needless to say, I have awesome running songs to share and eclectic music library to pull from!

Also, I am not the only 20 something dealing with uncertainty with relationships with a boyfriend (or lack of) and I am not the only one starting a new job and figuring out the working world. I do a great deal of thinking during my runs and it is finally time to share.  

So, in each post I will share something I learned that day and the song that helps me understand what is going on or gives me a new perspective. 

Please come on this journey with me. Lace up your running shoes or turn the volume way up and sing along! Who knows, you may add a new song to your playlist or find a song that describes what you have been thinking about or  your current life situation exactly.

Thanks for reading... This is going to be fun!